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“In a world of monotonous horror there could be no salvation in wild dreaming. Horror he had adjusted to. But monotony was the greater obstacle, and he realized it now, understood it at long last. And understanding it seemed to give him a sort of quiet peace, a sense of having spread all the cards on his mental table, examined them, and settled conclusively on the desired hand.”

Quote by Richard Matheson

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Richard Matheson Thrillers: I Am Legend, Someone is Bleeding, Ride the Nightmare, Fury on Sunday

The Richard Matheson Thrillers collection brings together four of the author's most engaging works. 'I Am Legend' is a post-apocalyptic novel that explores the survival of a lone human amidst a world overrun by vampires. 'Someone is Bleeding' is a suspenseful mystery that delves into the lives of a group of strangers connected by a series of mysterious events. 'Ride the Nightmare' is a psychological thriller that follows a man who becomes trapped in a nightmarish world. Lastly, 'Fury on Sunday' is a gripping suspense story that centers on a family's harrowing experience during a weekend of terror. more

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Richard Matheson
Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson was an American author renowned for his science fiction and horror novels. His works spanned a variety of literary genres, including novels, short stories, and television scripts. Matheson's writing career began in the mid-20th century, and he rose to prominence in the science fiction and horror literary communities. Many of his works have been adapted into films and television shows, such as 'The Night of the Living Dead' and 'The Shrinking Man'. His novel 'The Night of the Living Dead' was first published in 1962 and later adapted into the eponymous film, achieving great success. His short story collection 'The Shrinking Man' was also adapted into a film, further solidifying his reputation. more

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